10 Indie Rock Bands from Houston You Need to Know About

When people think of Texas’s most musical city, Houston is usually not the first one that comes to mind. While Austin has established itself as the music capital of the state with its long-running South by Southwest and Austin City Limits festivals, Houston has been slowly growing its music scene in the shadows. The indie rock sphere is one place in particular where Houston is really shining these days, and now music fans outside of the city are starting to take notice. If you don’t know about these up-and-coming bands already, it’s time to get schooled. We’ve compiled a list of 10 indie rock bands coming out of Houston that you need to know about now. Read up on these acts and then download their music to work into your favorite indie rock playlist.